Currently, neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are transitioning towards El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific region.

The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season. | India News

India's weather office predicts below-average monsoon rains for 2026. El Nino conditions are expected to develop soon. This could impact farm output and food prices. Monsoon rains…

India's monsoon rainfall is now forecasted at 90% of the Long Period Average, further lowering April's prediction of 92%, raising challenges for rain-fed agriculture.

IMD’s extended range forecast now shows largely dry conditions over Kerala between May 28 and June 4, with only marginal improvement expected between June 4 and June 11. | India…

The weather department said that the average rainfall in the country in June is most likely to be below normal.

IMD on Friday further reduced the monsoon rain forecast for this year and warned of above-normal heat wave days. | India News

IMD forecasts India's 2026 monsoon at 90% of normal, indicating potential meteorological drought and below-normal rainfall across several regions.

MUMBAI, May 29 — India forecast an El Nino-weakened monsoon in 2026 that will bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years, fuelling concerns over crops, food prices and growth in the...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that India may receive around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall in the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with below-normal…

India is heading toward a below-average monsoon in 2026, with the IMD retaining its forecast of rainfall at 90% of the long-term average as El Nino conditions strengthen with a…

The agency added that El Niño conditions were likely to evolve into moderate category through the monsoon season, and strong category post-monsoon. | India News

Currently, neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are transitioning towards El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific region.

India faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Niño. This, coupled with the West Asia crisis…

The prospect of an El Nino developing this year was already evident before IMD issued its April 13 forecast.